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by quotient 4428 days ago
I think it's super-cool that you're applying to YC and not dissuaded by the gender- or age-related stereotypes. Power to you! A few constructive remarks:

* If you've got a blog about your startup, you should link to your startup! There's not a single word about your startup on your blog itself. As a reader, I want to know what you're actually working on --- this is especially true in the tech-scene.

* When blogging, try to be professional. I saw a number of spelling/grammar mistakes in your two first blog posts. Keep in mind that you and your co-founder are (presumably) CEOs of your startup, so there is a veneer of professionalism to maintain: I rarely read a blog post by a CEO that uses "lol". If in doubt, write clearly and correctly rather than casually.

Good luck on your startup!

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These are great suggestions. Thanks! My co-founder, Marlene, is going to kill me for attempting to publish without her "editing". She was an executive in communications at HP. This is our first blog experiment and between typing 85 words a minute and lack of sleep, I neglected to go back through and give it a good edit. Again, I sincerely appreciate your suggestions. Any additional advice?